cut for the high end from to the tax cuts for the middle class. we all agree more can and must be done to get our fiscal house in order. but we must face the facts. real, lasting deficit reduction will only be achieve through the an approach that is balanced, fair, and focused on the jobs, on jobs and the prosperity of our middle class. unfortunately, this bill on the floor today fails to meet those standards. americans an members of congress should remember two words -- two words about this legislation. two words. three months. three months. that's how long republicans are prepared to raise the debt ceiling. they really don't even address the debt ceiling issue. three months. but republican leaders are doing more. they have made promises to their fellow republicans to get their vote, to even go beyond the ryan budget. this is like the ryan budget on steroids. they have called this bill no budget, no pay. but who pays under the republican budget? seniors pay. ending the medicare guarantee. seniors, children, and people with disabilities pay, cutti